Early Childhood Education Teacher or Early Childhood Social Worker - Lahden kaupunki - Lahti, Finland

Our daycare's daily activities are based on child-centered approaches, considering each child's individuality, interests, and support needs. Small group activities provide a safe and unhurried environment for growth, learning, and play. The focus areas include supporting language development and interaction skills, as well as strengthening the child's participation. Physical activity is an important part of daily life and supports the child's overall well-being. The nearby nature offers a versatile learning environment for play, movement, and exploration. The responsibilities of an early childhood education teacher include taking pedagogical responsibility for planning, developing, and evaluating the activities of the child group in accordance with the Lahti early childhood education plan. The role of an early childhood social worker is primarily to support the child's well-being, participation, and collaboration with families. We hope the selected candidate possesses the following qualities: A sensitive approach to supporting children's development, positive interaction skills for team development and collaboration with other actors. You are flexible and have skills in managing a group. These qualities provide a good foundation for delivering high-quality early childhood education at Karisto Daycare. The qualification requirement is the eligibility criteria defined by the Early Childhood Education Act. Experience in similar work is an advantage. Please indicate your qualifications in your application and attach copies of certificates proving your eligibility as part of your electronic application. Original certificates will be reviewed during the possible interview. The selected candidate must present a criminal background check issued under law 504/2002 regarding working with children before starting the job. The trial period is 5 months. The candidate may be asked to provide a drug test certificate. The Infectious Diseases Act requires those working with preschool children to assess the risk of tuberculosis transmission. Applications must be submitted via the Kuntarekry.fi system no later than 8 June 2026 at 15:00. Come and experience a day in the life of our employees. This is what it’s like to work for the City of Lahti! https://www.lahti.fi/tyo-ja-yrittaminen/lahti-tyonantajana/tyontekijatarinoita/ The City of Lahti is a responsible employer offering diverse employee benefits. You will have access to wellness benefits including sports, culture, and well-being perks, as well as commuter benefits and subsidized lunch offers.